events

2009	Event
January 10 and February 14 ^{Saturday, 8:30am-5pm}	*Indian Wars Re-enactment at Fort Selden (Radium Springs, north of Las Cruces on I-25)* Enjoy living history demonstrations of the Indian Wars and Territorial period. For info: 575-526-8911
February 21 ^{Saturday, 11am-4pm}	*HISTORIC FORTS’ DAY at the Center* Discover forts along the ancient Camino Real. Event will include living history re-enactments of soldier camp activities including bullet-making, black powder demonstration, treadle sewing, open fire cooking and more.
April 18 ^{Saturday, Sunrise-noon}	*Earth Day Celebration at Coronado State Monument (Bernallilo, NM)* The Friends of Coronado State Monument will present a continental breakfast, workshop on nature photography, birding along the Rio Grande, and other activities. For info: 505-867-5351
April 19 ^{Sunday, 10am-3pm}	*Earth Day Celebration at Jemez State Monument (Jemez Springs, NM)* The Friends of Coronado State Monument will present a continental breakfast, workshop on nature photography, birding along the Rio Grande, and other activities. For info: 505-867-5351
April 25^th ^{Saturday, 11am-4pm}	*DÍA DEL NIÑO at the Center* A celebration of Mexico’s Day of the Child will feature story telling, piñata breaking, arts & crafts, and more.
April 25^th ^{Saturday, 11am-4pm}	*Special Event: 100th Anniversary of the Museums of New Mexico* CELEBRATE MUSEUMS OF NEW MEXICO 100th ANNIVERSARY As part of Dia del Nino - a day of celebration including special presentations, lectures, and living history demonstrations. Enjoy a special visit from Department of Cultural Affairs’ Van of Enchantment.

2009	Event
May 16 ^{Saturday, 1pm}	*Special Event: 100th Anniversary of the Museums of New Mexico* *Author Cliff Caldwell at Lincoln State Monument (Lincoln, NM)* 100th Anniversary of Museums of New Mexico event. Author Cliff Waldwell will discuss and sign copies of his books on the Old West and the Lincoln County War. For info: 575-653-4372
May 30 ^{Saturday, time TBA}	*Special Event: 100th Anniversary of the Museums of New Mexico* *Tour Fort Stanton (near Lincoln, NM)* Enjoy a tour of Fort Stanton, the recent addition to NM State Monuments, with Linda Sanchez. For info: 575-653-4372
June 6^th ^{Saturday, 11am-4pm}	*SPRING FIESTA at the Center* Learn about the New Mexican environment and its wonderful resources through information booths and hands-on activities ranging from minerals, animals, and plants.
August 8 ^{Saturday, 7am-3pm}	*6th Annual Pueblo Independence Day at Jemez State Monument (Jemez Springs, NM)* Commemorates the beginning of the 1680 Pueblo Revolt. A 13-mile challenge run, Jemez traditional dances, Native American flute music, authentic Native arts, crafts, and foods are among the activities. For info: 575-829-3530.
September 12^th ^{Saturday, 11am-4pm}	*HISPANIC HERITAGE CELEBRATION along the Camino Real* A celebration of Hispanic culture features special performances, video presentation, and more.
October 14-17 ^{Various times}	*ENCHANTED SKIES STAR PARTY (ESSP)* The ESSP is one of the premier star parties for amateur astronomers in the Southwest with lectures, evening observing and other activities at several locations over four days. El Camino Real International Heritage Center is the official "dark sky" nightly observing site with a chuck wagon dinner on Saturday night. For more information, visit http://enchantedskies.org/ (external site).
November 7^th ^{Saturday, 11am-3pm}	*DÍA DE MUERTOS at the Center* A celebration of Mexico’s Day of the Dead, celebration will feature guest lecture, storytelling, sugar skull decoration, and viewing of altar installation.
November 21^st ^{Saturday, 11am-4pm}	*CELEBRACIÓN DE OTOÑO - The Center's 4th Anniversary* Celebrate the Center’s 4th anniversary with living history demonstrations of period-life on El Camino Real, special performances, and more.

El Camino Real International Heritage Center is a New Mexico State Monument

Location: The Center is located South of Socorro on I-25, Exit 115, follow the signs.

If you're still lost . . . click here for map and driving instructions

Monument Hours: Open 6 days a week, 8:30 am – 5 pm. Closed Tuesdays.

Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas, New Year’s, and Easter.

Admission: Single adult visit, $5.00. Children 16 and younger free. Sundays free for NM residents with ID.

Wednesdays free for NM resident senior citizens (60+) with ID. Free for Museum of NM Foundation

and ECRIHC Foundation members. Free admission for all school groups.

Special Events: All special events at the Center, such as those listed above on our Calendar of Events, are

included with the normal Monument admission.

For more information: Contact the Center at 575-854-3600

El Camino Real International Heritage Center is operated by the New Mexico Department of Cultural Affairs. Educational programs and activities at the Center are made possible through generous contributions by El Camino Real IHC Foundation and Museums of New Mexico Foundation.

Details will be posted when the agenda and details are finalized. Bookmark this page to check back often.

2008	Event
December 11 ^{Friday night, 5:30-8:30pm}	*Christmas at Kuaua - Coronado State Monument (Bernallilo, NM)* Enjoy luminarias and christmas lights along the grounds of Coronado State Monument. Friends of Coronado State Monument will sponsor activities for children, traditional music, Pueblo dancing, Native American story telling, and the arrival of Santa Claus at 8pm. For info: 505-867-5351
DECEMBER 12^th ^{Saturday, 11am-3pm}	*CHRISTMAS AT EL CAMINO REAL* Celebrate the winter holidays with annual Posada procession, special performances, visit from Santa Claus, and ornament making.
DECEMBER 12^th ^{Saturday, 5-8pm}	*Light Among the Ruins - Jemez State Monument (Jemez Springs, NM)* The ruins of San Jose de los Jemez Mission Church and Giusewa Village will be decorated with hundreds of traditional luminarias. Program will include Native American flute music, Jemez Pueblo dancers, and a visit from Santa at 7:30pm. For info: 575-829-3530

Quick Links to our 2009 Main Events:

Historic Forts Day, Feb. 21

Día del Niño, April 25

Spring Fiesta, June 6

Hispanic Heritage Celebration, Sept. 12

Enchanted Skies Star Party, Oct. 14-17

Día de Muertos, Nov. 7

Celebración de Otoño, Nov. 21

Christmas at El Camino Real, Dec. 12